It all depends on the temperature of the room. If it is cold then my feet go right beside the back part of the computer positioned like _ so the exhaust keeps me warm. If it is hot, my feet go near the computer positioned like | where I have a dryer hose thing coming from my air conditioner to the computer to keep it cool, and sometimes cold...I am thinking about placing a few drinks to stay cold inside of it. If I can't decide whether or not I am hot or cold, I just sit on them....